Cycling In Richmond

Whether you are an experienced cyclist, a novice or simply want to justcycle for fun for a few hours, there are excellent options for you. Cycling isa great way to access the wide range of destinations Richmond upon Thames has to offer.

You can hire cycles in several places in Richmond, including Richmond Station Cycle Centre located inside the station on the lower level and Blazing Saddles on the riverside by Richmond Bridge. Bicycles for use within Richmond Park are available for hire from Parkcycle at Roehampton Gate car park.

Richmond also has an attractive offer of guided and self-guided bicycle tours from Merry Pedaller Bike Tours, Discovery Richmond and other companies.Over 50 miles of London Cycle Network, including the Thames Cycle Route, means this is an enjoyable and free way to discover all there is to see and do.

Richmond upon Thames is particularly cyclist friendly. There are cycle paths on or along many roads, Richmond Park offers traffic-free cycling on designated routes on a variety of terrain, and cyclists are also welcome on the stretch of Thames Path that runs through the borough.

Guides

You can order individual Cycle Guides, covering the whole of London, from the Transport for London website. The Borough of Richmond upon Thames is covered largely by Guide No. 9, but Guides 6 and 10 are also relevant. Visit the order page

Routes

Discover a new cycle trail in Richmond brought to you by the National Trust. A circular 6½ mile route along the River Thames, past Marble Hill House, Ham House and Garden and the iconic view from the top of Richmond Hill, and through Richmond Park and the historic avenues of Ham. Bring your own bike or hire one at Richmond Station, where the route begins. View here